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Trump's Energy Department disbands group that sowed doubt about climate change

Sat, 09/13/2025 - 06:00

Energy Secretary Chris Wright has disbanded a controversial Climate Working Group (CWG), which wrote a report that scientists say was full of errors and misrepresented climate science.

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'Chinese Encounters with America' argues U.S. and China lost shared interests

Sat, 09/13/2025 - 05:17

The 12 profiles featured in this edited book highlight the positive aspects of the U.S.-China engagement, which began in earnest after diplomatic relations were established in 1979.

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Megachurch leader and his mother indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges

Sat, 09/13/2025 - 05:00

Prosecutors claim the family that has long led La Luz del Mundo — or Light of the World — church committed sexual abuse across generations. An accuser compares the church leadership to the mafia.

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Anti-Israel protests turn Spanish Vuelta cycling race into a diplomatic battleground

Sat, 09/13/2025 - 04:44

Protests targeting an Israeli-owned team have seized the limelight at Spain's version of the Tour de France. The team under fire issued a statement saying that quitting the race is out of the question.

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People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

Sat, 09/13/2025 - 04:00

Some GOP officials want to clamp down on perceived expressions of schadenfreude about Charlie Kirk's death. Conservative activists are publicizing social media posts that are "celebrating" his death.

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Does adding football help colleges with recruiting? It's complicated

Sat, 09/13/2025 - 04:00

Some colleges, seeking to attract more male students, are adding the sport. Research suggests the gains may be short-lived.

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Why parents need to talk to their teens about AI — and how to start the conversation

Sat, 09/13/2025 - 04:00

Many teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT for everything from homework to relationship advice. Experts say parents must lead the way in helping them understand the technology.

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The California redistricting measure cites Texas, highlighting the partisan stakes

Sat, 09/13/2025 - 04:00

A ballot measure in California will ask voters if they OK a new congressional map. In a sign of how rare the proposal is, it specifically cites Texas Republicans' new districts in the measure's title.

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How the Italian anthem 'Bella Ciao' is connected to Charlie Kirk's killing

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 19:00

From its association with workers' rights in the 19th century to its inclusion in a video game, the famous old Italian song "Bella Ciao" has an evolving legacy.

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Authorities have identified and arrested the man they say killed Charlie Kirk

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 17:39

President Trump announced that the man who authorities say shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been arrested. Investigators identified him as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.

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What's costing you more lately, and how is it affecting you? NPR wants to hear

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 17:03

The NPR Network is working on a series about the rising cost of living. We want to hear from you: What costs are going up, and how are you coping? How is it changing the way you live?

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Water failure at Guantánamo Bay affects U.S. migrant operations there

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 15:56

Migrants sent by the U.S. to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, were moved to another part of the naval base there because of a water failure, raising doubts about housing large numbers of deportees.

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Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 15:33

Before his apprehension, speculation about the identity and motivations of Charlie Kirk's killer filled the void. A increasingly familiar pattern of political violence is taking shape in America.

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Utah governor, known for 'disagreeing better,' calls for calm after Kirk shooting

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 15:29

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, encouraged young people to "choose a different path" from rage and violence. The mantra of "disagreeing better" has morphed into Cox's brand as a politician.

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Missouri passes Trump-backed redistricting plan to help the GOP in the midterms

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 13:38

Opponents say the plan dilutes the power of Black voters around Kansas City and vow to block it in court or with a referendum. The governor, who's expected to sign the plan, says it reflects the state's conservative values.

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33 hours: A timeline of Charlie Kirk's shooting and the search for a suspect

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:49

Authorities said the suspect in Kirk's killing, Tyler Robinson, was detained on Thursday night — less than 36 hours after the shooting. Here's what happened in between.

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Nepal appoints a former chief justice as interim prime minister and first woman leader

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:39

Nepal 's president appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. She is the first woman to head the nation's government.

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Tipper Gore, Twisted Sister and the fight to put warning labels on music

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:03

40 years ago, musicians faced off against a Washington committee over whether to warn parents about explicit lyrics.

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In 2022, the name 'monkeypox' was rejected as inapt. Now the U.S. is reviving it

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 10:01

The World Health Organization nixed the name "monkeypox." The virus is spread by rodents and small mammals. And there's a stigma factor. Mpox took its place. Why has the U.S. returned to "monkeypox"?

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The suspect in Charlie Kirk killing has been arrested. Here's what we know

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 09:42

The suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson of Utah. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Robinson's family members reached out to a friend, who contacted the Washington County sheriff's office on Thursday.

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